Pentatone
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Tomáš Netopil and the Czech Philharmonic deliver a relatively straightforward yet immensely appealing account of the Legends, emphasising the chambermusic-like intimacy of Dvořák’s writing and... —
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Special offer. Corelli: Concerti Grossi Op. 6, 1-6
Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin (early music ensemble), Mayumi Hirasaki (violin), Georg Kallweit
The Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin bring to Corelli's noble style, with its clearly defined tonality, a blend of grandeur and vivacity. —
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Special offer. Dvořák: Stabat Mater
Hanna-Elisabeth Müller (soprano), Roxana Constantinescu, Christian Elsner (tenor), Tareq Nazmi (bass), Leipzig Radio Choir, Dresdner Philharmoniker, Marek Janowski
this recording has its own value, not least for its slow-burn intensity but also for transmitting an occasion of palpable sincerity and conscientious preparation. —
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Special offer. Mozart: Violin Concertos
Chloe Chua (violin), Ziyu He (viola), Singapore Symphony, Hans Graf
her playing throughout these accounts is technically unblemished. Intonation is totally assured, as is Chua's clarity of articulation in faster passages. But in Mozart, especially, these qualities... —
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Special offer. Marc Albrecht conducts Dukas, Ravel & Koechlin
Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, Marc Albrecht
PentaTone’s engineers have provided an imposing sonic image in which the wind parts emerge with almost palpable presence...an exceptional release. —
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as with all harpsichord music played on the piano, it is the overtones one misses most. This doesn't detract in any way from Poon's way with the French Impressionists, borne of a rare affinity... —
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Special offer. Gershwin: Porgy & Bess (Highlights) [Live]
Angel Blue (soprano), Morgan State University Choir, Kevin Short (bass), Darrin Scott, Chauncey Packer, Alexandra Crichlow, Lester Lynch (baritone), Philharmonia Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Marin Alsop
The singing is of high quality throughout…With its warmth and allure, Angel Blue’s luscious, soaring soprano sends shivers down the spine…Lester Lynch’s dramatically and vocally engaged Porgy... —
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Stefanovich brings Vassos Nicolaou’s weird and wonderful soundworld to life with vivid precision. Pianist and composer have collaborated since they were students, and most of the etudes in this... —